"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fly-fishing is fun because it’s hard. Yes, anyone can buy some spinning gear and hurl PowerBait into a ...

A fiberglass rod can help set the tone for the whole day. It starts with the casting. It’s not about a big fish, or lots of ...

Ross Reels, Aspire Fly Rods, and Molson Coors are back with another limited-edition run of Coors-themed reels and a rod.

Two veteran captains share the durable reels, rods, and apparel that can actually survive a season of corrosive spray.

One of the best ways to spend an evening at a lakeside campsite is with a rod in hand, tossing a couple flies toward the ripples bubbling up on the water’s surface. It’s a quiet way to pass the time, ...

In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.

Headed on your first fly-fishing trip? USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards expert and fly-fishing advocate Angelica Talan recommends these 10 essentials for your fly-fishing gear pack list. Get ...

The Pros of Fly Fishing in Felt Boots For decades, felt-soled wading boots were considered the best—and usually the only—choice for fishermen. Comfortable enough to wear all day, felt soles can grip ...

Transparency Note:The gear reviewed in this article was provided to me at no cost for evaluation. The views and assessments presented are entirely my own. Lid Rig has come out with another innovation, ...

We take our gear seriously at F&S, whether it be for hunting, fishing, or camping. Our selections are based on many factors, like quality, price, and purpose—just to name a few. But sometimes there’s ...